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Last Updated: April 25, 2024

South Africa: These 42 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2024 - 2025

DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity Dates in South Africa

Generic Entry Dates in Other Countries

These estimated drug patent expiration dates and generic entry opportunity dates are calculated from analysis of known patents covering drugs. Many factors can influence early or late generic entry. This information is provided as a rough estimate of generic entry potential and should not be used as an independent source. The methodology is described in this blog post.

Summary: South Africa: These 42 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2024 - 2025

Tradename Ingredient Estimated Entry Opportunity Date
ERIVEDGE vismodegib 2024-09-02
ESBRIET pirfenidone 2025-09-22
OLYSIO simeprevir sodium 2025-07-29
>Tradename >Ingredient >Estimated Entry Opportunity Date

Details: South Africa: These 42 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2024 - 2025

When can ERIVEDGE (vismodegib) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: vismodegib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: September 02, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,702,537

ERIVEDGE is a drug marketed by Genentech. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has fifty-three patent family members in twenty-four countries.

See drug price trends for ERIVEDGE.

The generic ingredient in ERIVEDGE is vismodegib. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the vismodegib profile page.

When can ESBRIET (pirfenidone) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: pirfenidone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: September 22, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,802,237

ESBRIET is a drug marketed by Genentech Inc. There are twenty patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has two hundred and sixty-two patent family members in forty-five countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ESBRIET

See drug price trends for ESBRIET.

The generic ingredient in ESBRIET is pirfenidone. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Nineteen suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pirfenidone profile page.

When can OLYSIO (simeprevir sodium) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: simeprevir sodium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: July 29, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,800,857

OLYSIO is a drug marketed by Janssen Prods. There are nine patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and thirty-nine patent family members in forty-three countries.

See drug price trends for OLYSIO.

The generic ingredient in OLYSIO is simeprevir sodium. There is one drug master file entry for this API. Additional details are available on the simeprevir sodium profile page.

When can VICTRELIS (boceprevir) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: boceprevir
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 02, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,709,987

VICTRELIS is a drug marketed by Merck Sharp Dohme. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and ten patent family members in thirty-three countries.

The generic ingredient in VICTRELIS is boceprevir. Additional details are available on the boceprevir profile page.

When can XALKORI (crizotinib) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: crizotinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 05, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,804,374

XALKORI is a drug marketed by Pf Prism Cv. There are five patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and fifty-one patent family members in forty-eight countries.

See drug price trends for XALKORI.

The generic ingredient in XALKORI is crizotinib. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the crizotinib profile page.

When can XTANDI (enzalutamide) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: enzalutamide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 13, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,710,870

XTANDI is a drug marketed by Astellas. There are four patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has one hundred and eighty-four patent family members in thirty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering XTANDI

See drug price trends for XTANDI.

The generic ingredient in XTANDI is enzalutamide. There are nine drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the enzalutamide profile page.

When can XTANDI (enzalutamide) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: enzalutamide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 13, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,809,098

XTANDI is a drug marketed by Astellas. There are four patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has one hundred and eighty-four patent family members in thirty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering XTANDI

See drug price trends for XTANDI.

The generic ingredient in XTANDI is enzalutamide. There are nine drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the enzalutamide profile page.

When can XTANDI (enzalutamide) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: enzalutamide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 13, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,201,793

XTANDI is a drug marketed by Astellas. There are four patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has one hundred and eighty-four patent family members in thirty-four countries. There has been litigation on patents covering XTANDI

See drug price trends for XTANDI.

The generic ingredient in XTANDI is enzalutamide. There are nine drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the enzalutamide profile page.

When can PICATO (ingenol mebutate) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: ingenol mebutate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,805,187

Drug Price Trends for PICATO
PICATO is a drug marketed by Leo Labs. There are twelve patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has thirty-five patent family members in twenty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering PICATO

See drug price trends for PICATO.

The generic ingredient in PICATO is ingenol mebutate. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the ingenol mebutate profile page.

When can EUCRISA (crisaborole) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: crisaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,707,408

Drug Price Trends for EUCRISA
EUCRISA is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc. There are four patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and forty-eight patent family members in twenty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EUCRISA

See drug price trends for EUCRISA.

The generic ingredient in EUCRISA is crisaborole. There are three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the crisaborole profile page.

When can EUCRISA (crisaborole) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: crisaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,905,950

Drug Price Trends for EUCRISA
EUCRISA is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc. There are four patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and forty-eight patent family members in twenty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EUCRISA

See drug price trends for EUCRISA.

The generic ingredient in EUCRISA is crisaborole. There are three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the crisaborole profile page.

When can EUCRISA (crisaborole) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: crisaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,005,380

Drug Price Trends for EUCRISA
EUCRISA is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc. There are four patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and forty-eight patent family members in twenty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EUCRISA

See drug price trends for EUCRISA.

The generic ingredient in EUCRISA is crisaborole. There are three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the crisaborole profile page.

When can EUCRISA (crisaborole) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: crisaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,506,944

Drug Price Trends for EUCRISA
EUCRISA is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc. There are four patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and forty-eight patent family members in twenty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EUCRISA

See drug price trends for EUCRISA.

The generic ingredient in EUCRISA is crisaborole. There are three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the crisaborole profile page.

When can ARCAPTA NEOHALER (indacaterol maleate) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: indacaterol maleate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 13, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,608,728

Drug Price Trends for ARCAPTA NEOHALER
ARCAPTA NEOHALER is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are two patents protecting this drug.

This drug has eighty-six patent family members in thirty-nine countries.

See drug price trends for ARCAPTA NEOHALER.

The generic ingredient in ARCAPTA NEOHALER is indacaterol maleate. Additional details are available on the indacaterol maleate profile page.

When can INCRUSE ELLIPTA (umeclidinium bromide) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: umeclidinium bromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: April 27, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,608,565

Drug Price Trends for INCRUSE ELLIPTA
INCRUSE ELLIPTA is a drug marketed by

This drug has one hundred and seven patent family members in thirty-seven countries. There has been litigation on patents covering INCRUSE ELLIPTA

See drug price trends for INCRUSE ELLIPTA .

The generic ingredient in INCRUSE ELLIPTA is umeclidinium bromide. There are two drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the umeclidinium bromide profile page.

When can UTIBRON (glycopyrrolate ; indacaterol maleate) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: glycopyrrolate ; indacaterol maleate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 13, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,608,728

UTIBRON is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and forty-eight patent family members in forty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering UTIBRON

See drug price trends for UTIBRON.

The generic ingredient in UTIBRON is glycopyrrolate ; indacaterol maleate. There are seventeen drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the glycopyrrolate ; indacaterol maleate profile page.

When can BELEODAQ (belinostat) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: belinostat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 13, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,710,313

BELEODAQ is a drug marketed by Acrotech Biopharma. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has fifty-nine patent family members in twenty-seven countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BELEODAQ

See drug price trends for BELEODAQ.

The generic ingredient in BELEODAQ is belinostat. There are five drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the belinostat profile page.

When can ISENTRESS (raltegravir potassium) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: raltegravir potassium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 03, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,704,130

Drug Price Trends for ISENTRESS
ISENTRESS is a drug marketed by Msd Sub Merck. There are six patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has one hundred and twenty-five patent family members in forty-five countries.

See drug price trends for ISENTRESS.

The generic ingredient in ISENTRESS is raltegravir potassium. There are five drug master file entries for this API. Nine suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the raltegravir potassium profile page.

When can NEURACEQ (florbetaben f-18) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: florbetaben f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 17, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,705,104

NEURACEQ is a drug marketed by Life Molecular. There is one patent protecting this drug.

This drug has thirty-five patent family members in twenty-seven countries.

The generic ingredient in NEURACEQ is florbetaben f-18. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the florbetaben f-18 profile page.

When can NUCYNTA (tapentadol hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: tapentadol hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 28, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,700,774

Drug Price Trends for NUCYNTA
NUCYNTA is a drug marketed by Collegium Pharm Inc. There are four patents protecting this drug and four Paragraph IV challenges. Three tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has forty-five patent family members in twenty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering NUCYNTA

See drug price trends for NUCYNTA.

The generic ingredient in NUCYNTA is tapentadol hydrochloride. There are five drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the tapentadol hydrochloride profile page.

When can OZEMPIC (semaglutide) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: semaglutide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: March 18, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,707,261

Drug Price Trends for OZEMPIC
OZEMPIC is a drug marketed by Novo. There are twenty-one patents protecting this drug.

This drug has two hundred and twenty-six patent family members in twenty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering OZEMPIC

See drug price trends for OZEMPIC.

The generic ingredient in OZEMPIC is semaglutide. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the semaglutide profile page.

When can KERYDIN (tavaborole) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: tavaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,707,408

Drug Price Trends for KERYDIN
KERYDIN is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc.

This drug has two hundred and twenty-six patent family members in twenty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KERYDIN

See drug price trends for KERYDIN.

The generic ingredient in KERYDIN is tavaborole. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Eleven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the tavaborole profile page.

When can KERYDIN (tavaborole) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: tavaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,905,950

Drug Price Trends for KERYDIN
KERYDIN is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc.

This drug has two hundred and twenty-six patent family members in twenty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KERYDIN

See drug price trends for KERYDIN.

The generic ingredient in KERYDIN is tavaborole. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Eleven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the tavaborole profile page.

When can KERYDIN (tavaborole) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: tavaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,005,380

Drug Price Trends for KERYDIN
KERYDIN is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc.

This drug has two hundred and twenty-six patent family members in twenty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KERYDIN

See drug price trends for KERYDIN.

The generic ingredient in KERYDIN is tavaborole. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Eleven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the tavaborole profile page.

When can KERYDIN (tavaborole) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: tavaborole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 16, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,506,944

Drug Price Trends for KERYDIN
KERYDIN is a drug marketed by Anacor Pharms Inc.

This drug has two hundred and twenty-six patent family members in twenty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KERYDIN

See drug price trends for KERYDIN.

The generic ingredient in KERYDIN is tavaborole. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Eleven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the tavaborole profile page.

When can NEVANAC (nepafenac) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: nepafenac
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 02, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,704,763

Drug Price Trends for NEVANAC
NEVANAC is a drug marketed by Harrow Eye. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has twenty-seven patent family members in twenty-three countries.

See drug price trends for NEVANAC.

The generic ingredient in NEVANAC is nepafenac. There are eight drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the nepafenac profile page.

When can FYCOMPA (perampanel) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: perampanel
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: July 06, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,609,274

Drug Price Trends for FYCOMPA
FYCOMPA is a drug marketed by Catalyst Pharms. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Three tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has one hundred and one patent family members in thirty-three countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FYCOMPA

See drug price trends for FYCOMPA.

The generic ingredient in FYCOMPA is perampanel. There are five drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the perampanel profile page.

When can APLENZIN (bupropion hydrobromide) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: bupropion hydrobromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 27, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,711,123

APLENZIN is a drug marketed by Bausch. There are eight patents protecting this drug and three Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has fifty-two patent family members in eighteen countries.

See drug price trends for APLENZIN.

The generic ingredient in APLENZIN is bupropion hydrobromide. There are thirty-eight drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bupropion hydrobromide profile page.

When can APLENZIN (bupropion hydrobromide) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: bupropion hydrobromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 27, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,000,425

APLENZIN is a drug marketed by Bausch. There are eight patents protecting this drug and three Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has fifty-two patent family members in eighteen countries.

See drug price trends for APLENZIN.

The generic ingredient in APLENZIN is bupropion hydrobromide. There are thirty-eight drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bupropion hydrobromide profile page.

When can APLENZIN (bupropion hydrobromide) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: bupropion hydrobromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 27, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,003,036

APLENZIN is a drug marketed by Bausch. There are eight patents protecting this drug and three Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has fifty-two patent family members in eighteen countries.

See drug price trends for APLENZIN.

The generic ingredient in APLENZIN is bupropion hydrobromide. There are thirty-eight drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bupropion hydrobromide profile page.

When can HORIZANT (gabapentin enacarbil) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: gabapentin enacarbil
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 04, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,703,571

HORIZANT is a drug marketed by Azurity. There are five patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and forty-six patent family members in twenty-six countries.

See drug price trends for HORIZANT.

The generic ingredient in HORIZANT is gabapentin enacarbil. There are twenty-nine drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the gabapentin enacarbil profile page.

When can KOMBIGLYZE XR (metformin hydrochloride; saxagliptin hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: metformin hydrochloride; saxagliptin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 28, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,609,541

Drug Price Trends for KOMBIGLYZE XR
KOMBIGLYZE XR is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca Ab. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has fifty-seven patent family members in thirty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KOMBIGLYZE XR

See drug price trends for KOMBIGLYZE XR.

The generic ingredient in KOMBIGLYZE XR is metformin hydrochloride; saxagliptin hydrochloride. There are forty-nine drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the metformin hydrochloride; saxagliptin hydrochloride profile page.

When can LYRICA CR (pregabalin) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: pregabalin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 02, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,803,115

Drug Price Trends for LYRICA CR
LYRICA CR is a drug marketed by Upjohn. There are three patents protecting this drug and four Paragraph IV challenges. Nine tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has thirty-seven patent family members in thirty-three countries.

See drug price trends for LYRICA CR.

The generic ingredient in LYRICA CR is pregabalin. There are forty-one drug master file entries for this API. Fifty-one suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pregabalin profile page.

When can NUCYNTA ER (tapentadol hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: tapentadol hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 28, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,700,774

Drug Price Trends for NUCYNTA ER
NUCYNTA ER is a drug marketed by Collegium Pharm Inc. There are four patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Three tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has two hundred and seventy-two patent family members in thirty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering NUCYNTA ER

See drug price trends for NUCYNTA ER.

The generic ingredient in NUCYNTA ER is tapentadol hydrochloride. There are five drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the tapentadol hydrochloride profile page.

When can TRACLEER (bosentan) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: bosentan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 17, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,710,903

TRACLEER is a drug marketed by Actelion. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Three tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has twenty-eight patent family members in twenty-three countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TRACLEER

See drug price trends for TRACLEER.

The generic ingredient in TRACLEER is bosentan. There are nineteen drug master file entries for this API. Six suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bosentan profile page.

When can APTIOM (eslicarbazepine acetate) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: eslicarbazepine acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: July 29, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,800,986

Drug Price Trends for APTIOM
APTIOM is a drug marketed by Sumitomo Pharma Am. There are eleven patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has one hundred patent family members in twenty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering APTIOM

See drug price trends for APTIOM.

The generic ingredient in APTIOM is eslicarbazepine acetate. There are twelve drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the eslicarbazepine acetate profile page.

When can BELVIQ (lorcaserin hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: lorcaserin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 21, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,705,125

Drug Price Trends for BELVIQ
BELVIQ is a drug marketed by One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has one hundred patent family members in twenty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BELVIQ

See drug price trends for BELVIQ.

The generic ingredient in BELVIQ is lorcaserin hydrochloride. There are five drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the lorcaserin hydrochloride profile page.

When can BYVALSON (nebivolol hydrochloride; valsartan) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: nebivolol hydrochloride; valsartan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 04, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,610,708

Drug Price Trends for BYVALSON
BYVALSON is a drug marketed by Abbvie. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has thirty-seven patent family members in fifteen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BYVALSON

See drug price trends for BYVALSON.

The generic ingredient in BYVALSON is nebivolol hydrochloride; valsartan. There are fourteen drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the nebivolol hydrochloride; valsartan profile page.

When can BYVALSON (nebivolol hydrochloride; valsartan) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: nebivolol hydrochloride; valsartan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 04, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,710,355

Drug Price Trends for BYVALSON
BYVALSON is a drug marketed by Abbvie. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has thirty-seven patent family members in fifteen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BYVALSON

See drug price trends for BYVALSON.

The generic ingredient in BYVALSON is nebivolol hydrochloride; valsartan. There are fourteen drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the nebivolol hydrochloride; valsartan profile page.

When can CAPRELSA (vandetanib) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: vandetanib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 21, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,609,110

CAPRELSA is a drug marketed by Genzyme Corp. There is one patent protecting this drug.

This drug has forty patent family members in thirty-three countries.

See drug price trends for CAPRELSA.

The generic ingredient in CAPRELSA is vandetanib. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the vandetanib profile page.

When can CORLANOR (ivabradine hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: ivabradine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 28, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,601,762

Drug Price Trends for CORLANOR
CORLANOR is a drug marketed by Amgen Inc. There are eight patents protecting this drug. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has ninety-seven patent family members in forty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering CORLANOR

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The generic ingredient in CORLANOR is ivabradine hydrochloride. There are nine drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ivabradine hydrochloride profile page.

When can DUEXIS (famotidine; ibuprofen) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: famotidine; ibuprofen
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: July 18, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,900,423

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DUEXIS is a drug marketed by Horizon. There are five patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has twenty-five patent family members in fifteen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering DUEXIS

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The generic ingredient in DUEXIS is famotidine; ibuprofen. There are eighteen drug master file entries for this API. Eight suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the famotidine; ibuprofen profile page.

When can DUTREBIS (lamivudine; raltegravir potassium) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: lamivudine; raltegravir potassium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 03, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,704,130

DUTREBIS is a drug marketed by Merck Sharp Dohme. There are two patents protecting this drug.

This drug has ninety-five patent family members in forty-three countries.

The generic ingredient in DUTREBIS is lamivudine; raltegravir potassium. There are twenty-nine drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the lamivudine; raltegravir potassium profile page.

When can NEXAVAR (sorafenib tosylate) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: sorafenib tosylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: March 07, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,707,638

NEXAVAR is a drug marketed by Bayer Hlthcare. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has eighty-nine patent family members in thirty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering NEXAVAR

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The generic ingredient in NEXAVAR is sorafenib tosylate. There are thirteen drug master file entries for this API. Eight suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the sorafenib tosylate profile page.

When can ONGLYZA (saxagliptin hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: saxagliptin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 28, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,609,541

Drug Price Trends for ONGLYZA
ONGLYZA is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca Ab. There is one patent protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has fifty-seven patent family members in thirty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ONGLYZA

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The generic ingredient in ONGLYZA is saxagliptin hydrochloride. There are fifteen drug master file entries for this API. Six suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the saxagliptin hydrochloride profile page.

When can TYKERB (lapatinib ditosylate) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: lapatinib ditosylate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: April 19, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,708,705

TYKERB is a drug marketed by Novartis. There is one patent protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has twenty-eight patent family members in twenty-six countries.

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The generic ingredient in TYKERB is lapatinib ditosylate. There are seven drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the lapatinib ditosylate profile page.

When can VITEKTA (elvitegravir) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: elvitegravir
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 20, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,610,647

VITEKTA is a drug marketed by Gilead Sciences Inc. There are three patents protecting this drug.

This drug has ninety-two patent family members in thirty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering VITEKTA

The generic ingredient in VITEKTA is elvitegravir. There are six drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the elvitegravir profile page.

When can XIFAXAN (rifaximin) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: rifaximin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: March 03, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,707,397

Drug Price Trends for XIFAXAN
XIFAXAN is a drug marketed by Salix Pharms. There are twenty-nine patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges. Two tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has two hundred and eight patent family members in forty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering XIFAXAN

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The generic ingredient in XIFAXAN is rifaximin. There are fourteen drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the rifaximin profile page.

When can VIZIMPRO (dacomitinib) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: dacomitinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 06, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,609,012

VIZIMPRO is a drug marketed by Pfizer. There are four patents protecting this drug.

This drug has ninety-two patent family members in forty-eight countries.

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The generic ingredient in VIZIMPRO is dacomitinib. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the dacomitinib profile page.

When can AEMCOLO (rifamycin) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: rifamycin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 25, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,610,577

AEMCOLO is a drug marketed by Redhill. There are four patents protecting this drug.

This drug has twenty-eight patent family members in twenty-one countries.

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The generic ingredient in AEMCOLO is rifamycin. There are eleven drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the rifamycin profile page.

When can CORLANOR (ivabradine) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: ivabradine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 28, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,601,764

Drug Price Trends for CORLANOR
CORLANOR is a drug marketed by Amgen Inc. There are eight patents protecting this drug. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has ninety-seven patent family members in forty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering CORLANOR

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The generic ingredient in CORLANOR is ivabradine. There are nine drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ivabradine profile page.

When can XCOPRI (cenobamate) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: cenobamate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: April 22, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,709,994

Drug Price Trends for XCOPRI
XCOPRI is a drug marketed by Sk Life. There are two patents protecting this drug.

This drug has twenty-six patent family members in twenty countries.

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The generic ingredient in XCOPRI is cenobamate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the cenobamate profile page.

When can KOSELUGO (selumetinib sulfate) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: selumetinib sulfate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 21, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,805,705

KOSELUGO is a drug marketed by Astrazeneca. There are five patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and ninety-eight patent family members in forty-four countries.

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The generic ingredient in KOSELUGO is selumetinib sulfate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the selumetinib sulfate profile page.

When can BELRAPZO (bendamustine hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: bendamustine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: January 14, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,705,793

BELRAPZO is a drug marketed by Eagle Pharms. There are nine patents protecting this drug. Six tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has sixty-four patent family members in thirty countries.

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The generic ingredient in BELRAPZO is bendamustine hydrochloride. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Ten suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bendamustine hydrochloride profile page.

When can BENDEKA (bendamustine hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: bendamustine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: January 14, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,705,793

BENDEKA is a drug marketed by Eagle Pharms. There are eighteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Six tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has one hundred and fourteen patent family members in thirty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BENDEKA

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The generic ingredient in BENDEKA is bendamustine hydrochloride. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Ten suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bendamustine hydrochloride profile page.

When can CHILDREN'S ADVIL ALLERGY SINUS (chlorpheniramine maleate; ibuprofen; pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: chlorpheniramine maleate; ibuprofen; pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 25, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,504,239

CHILDREN'S ADVIL ALLERGY SINUS is a drug marketed by Haleon Us Holdings. There is one patent protecting this drug.

This drug has nine patent family members in eight countries.

The generic ingredient in CHILDREN'S ADVIL ALLERGY SINUS is chlorpheniramine maleate; ibuprofen; pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. There are twenty-nine drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the chlorpheniramine maleate; ibuprofen; pseudoephedrine hydrochloride profile page.

When can VOCABRIA (cabotegravir sodium) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: cabotegravir sodium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 21, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,708,970

VOCABRIA is a drug marketed by Viiv Hlthcare. There are two patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and twenty-five patent family members in thirty-three countries.

The generic ingredient in VOCABRIA is cabotegravir sodium. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the cabotegravir sodium profile page.

When can VOCABRIA (cabotegravir sodium) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: cabotegravir sodium
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 21, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,803,423

VOCABRIA is a drug marketed by Viiv Hlthcare. There are two patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and twenty-five patent family members in thirty-three countries.

The generic ingredient in VOCABRIA is cabotegravir sodium. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the cabotegravir sodium profile page.

When can WEGOVY (semaglutide) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: semaglutide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: March 18, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,707,261

Drug Price Trends for WEGOVY
WEGOVY is a drug marketed by Novo. There are six patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and twenty-two patent family members in thirty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering WEGOVY

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The generic ingredient in WEGOVY is semaglutide. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the semaglutide profile page.

When can ARNUITY ELLIPTA (fluticasone furoate) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: fluticasone furoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: August 16, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,700,851

Drug Price Trends for ARNUITY ELLIPTA
ARNUITY ELLIPTA is a drug marketed by Glaxosmithkline. There are six patents protecting this drug.

This drug has one hundred and sixteen patent family members in twenty-seven countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ARNUITY ELLIPTA

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The generic ingredient in ARNUITY ELLIPTA is fluticasone furoate. There are twenty-nine drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the fluticasone furoate profile page.

When can RECORLEV (levoketoconazole) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: levoketoconazole
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: January 10, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,706,020

RECORLEV is a drug marketed by Strongbridge. There are seven patents protecting this drug.

This drug has thirty-two patent family members in twenty countries.

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The generic ingredient in RECORLEV is levoketoconazole. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the levoketoconazole profile page.

When can EPSOLAY (benzoyl peroxide) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: August 02, 2025
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,801,146

EPSOLAY is a drug marketed by Galderma Labs Lp. There are nine patents protecting this drug. Two tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.

This drug has twenty-eight patent family members in eleven countries.

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The generic ingredient in EPSOLAY is benzoyl peroxide. There are seventeen drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the benzoyl peroxide profile page.

When can YONDELIS (trabectedin) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: trabectedin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: October 29, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,703,450

YONDELIS is a drug marketed by Janssen Prods. There is one patent protecting this drug. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has forty-four patent family members in thirty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering YONDELIS

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The generic ingredient in YONDELIS is trabectedin. There are four drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the trabectedin profile page.

When can FOLOTYN (pralatrexate) generic drug versions launch?

Generic name: pralatrexate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 30, 2024
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,609,266

FOLOTYN is a drug marketed by Acrotech Biopharma. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.

This drug has thirty-one patent family members in twenty-three countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FOLOTYN

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The generic ingredient in FOLOTYN is pralatrexate. There are two drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pralatrexate profile page.

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